MPS sets meetings to discuss school closures, rezoning

Georgia Washington Middle School is among four MPS schools that will soon close. (Source: WSFA 12 News)

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -

A series of public meetings have been scheduled by Montgomery Public Schools officials to discuss the necessary rezoning prompted by the Alabama State Department of Education's decision to close four MPS schools.

The meetings are scheduled for March 20 at Dozier Elementary, March 21 at Chisholm Elementary, March 22 at Floyd Elementary, and March 26 at Georgia Washington Middle schools.

All meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

MPS officials say they will offer the same information at all four meetings so parents can attend the one that is most convenient.

Specifics on the meeting format and links to online resources that parents may view in advance of the meetings will be provided as soon as they are finalized.

Alabama has long exempted daycares that claim a religious affiliation from the requirement to get a state license and standards. That will change if Gov. Ivey signs new legislation. (Source: WSFA 12 News file photo)

Alabama lawmakers have voted to give the state limited oversight over faith based daycares. The Alabama Senate voted 22-4 on Thursday for the compromise legislation.

Monday, the AEA announced a check in the amount the system was due had been given to MPS. (Source: WSFA 12 News)

The cash-strapped Montgomery Public School System has been repaid the nearly $1.4 million it should have received from the Alabama Department of Education, the Alabama Education Association confirmed Monday.

The cash-strapped Montgomery Public School System has been repaid the nearly $1.4 million it should have received from the Alabama Department of Education, the Alabama Education Association confirmed Monday.